Who Who Does the Does the Lion Get?Lion Get?

1 Peter 5:81 Peter 5:8

INTRODUCTION…INTRODUCTION…

1. These pictures add a remarkable 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 1 Peter 5:8:5:8:““Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”whom he may devour.”

INTRODUCTION…INTRODUCTION…

1. These pictures add a remarkable 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 1 Peter 5:8:5:8:““Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”whom he may devour.”

2. We need to take this important warning 2. We need to take this important warning seriously! seriously! a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks -a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks - Romans 3:23Romans 3:23b. b. We are all potential preyWe are all potential prey!!

INTRODUCTION…INTRODUCTION…

1. These pictures add a remarkable 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 1 Peter 5:8:5:8:““Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”whom he may devour.”

2. We need to take this important warning 2. We need to take this important warning seriously! seriously! a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks -a. We all know first hand of Satan’s attacks - Romans 3:23Romans 3:23b. b. We are all potential preyWe are all potential prey!!

3. We want to make a few observations on 1 3. We want to make a few observations on 1 Peter 5:8, and then answer the Question…Peter 5:8, and then answer the Question…WHO DOES THE LION GET!!WHO DOES THE LION GET!!

I. I. The Threat is Real!The Threat is Real!

I. I. The Threat is Real!The Threat is Real!

A. A. “…because your “…because your adversaryadversary the devil…” the devil…” 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that

way!way!

2. 2. Antidikov (Antidikov (antidikos) - opponent, an opponent antidikos) - opponent, an opponent in a suit of law, an adversary, enemyin a suit of law, an adversary, enemy

3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - 3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - Eph 6:10-20Eph 6:10-20

I. I. The Threat is Real!The Threat is Real!

A. A. “…because your “…because your adversaryadversary the devil…” the devil…” 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that 1. Satan is our Adversary, lets look at him that

way!way!

2. 2. Antidikov (Antidikov (antidikos) - opponent, an opponent antidikos) - opponent, an opponent in a suit of law, an adversary, enemyin a suit of law, an adversary, enemy

3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - 3. He is our Enemy and means to destroy us - Eph 6:10-20Eph 6:10-20

B. B. “the devil walks about like a roaring “the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may lion, seeking whom he may devourdevour””1. Just as a Lion is a deadly predator, so is 1. Just as a Lion is a deadly predator, so is

Satan; opportunistic!Satan; opportunistic!

2. 2. Katapinw (Katapinw (katapino) - “to drink down, katapino) - “to drink down, swallow down, to devour to swallow up, swallow down, to devour to swallow up, destroy” destroy”

3. He means to Kill…and he does. 3. He means to Kill…and he does. Romans 6:23Romans 6:23

II. II. We are to Prepare & Defend We are to Prepare & Defend Ourselves!Ourselves!

II. II. We are to Prepare & Defend We are to Prepare & Defend Ourselves!Ourselves!

A. A. “Be “Be sobersober, be , be vigilantvigilant…”…”1. Because of the threat, we must be 1. Because of the threat, we must be

WATCHFUL!!WATCHFUL!!

Sober Sober - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, cautious, carefulcautious, carefulVigilantVigilant - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active cautious, active

2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 1 Thess 1 Thess 5:6, 2 Tim 4:55:6, 2 Tim 4:5

II. II. We are to Prepare & Defend We are to Prepare & Defend Ourselves!Ourselves!

A. A. “Be “Be sobersober, be , be vigilantvigilant…”…”1. Because of the threat, we must be 1. Because of the threat, we must be

WATCHFUL!!WATCHFUL!!

Sober Sober - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, - to be calm and collected in spirit, clear thinking, cautious, carefulcautious, carefulVigilantVigilant - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be - to watch, metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active cautious, active

2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 2. Numerous warnings to be Watchful - 1 Thess 1 Thess 5:6, 2 Tim 4:55:6, 2 Tim 4:5

B. B. ““ResistResist him, steadfast in the faith, …” him, steadfast in the faith, …” vs 9vs 9

1. 1. anyisthmianyisthmi ( (anthistemi)anthistemi) - to set one’s self against, - to set one’s self against, to withstand, resist, oppose, to set againstto withstand, resist, oppose, to set against

2. While Satan is Dangerous, 2. While Satan is Dangerous, HE IS HE IS DEFEATABLEDEFEATABLE!! !!

James 4:7James 4:7 - Therefore submit to God. - Therefore submit to God. Resist the devilResist the devil and he will flee from you.and he will flee from you.

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the WEAKWEAK!!1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was

lame.lame.2. Those animals that are injured or weak are 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are

easy prey and quickly killedeasy prey and quickly killed

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the WEAKWEAK!!1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was

lame.lame.2. Those animals that are injured or weak are 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are

easy prey and quickly killedeasy prey and quickly killed

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the WEAKWEAK!!1. Those Christians that are 1. Those Christians that are Weak in the faithWeak in the faith

are Easy Prey!are Easy Prey!2. These are:2. These are:

• New & Immature Christians - New & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, ThornsWayside, Rock, Thorns

• Those that have Never Grown - Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-145:12-14

• Those that are Out of Control EmotionallyThose that are Out of Control EmotionallyAngry - Angry - Eph 4:26-27; Eph 4:26-27; Fleshly Lusts -Fleshly Lusts - 1 Cor 6:18, 2 1 Cor 6:18, 2 Tim 2:22Tim 2:22

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the WEAKWEAK!!1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was 1. In this series of pictures, the wildebeest was

lame.lame.2. Those animals that are injured or weak are 2. Those animals that are injured or weak are

easy prey and quickly killedeasy prey and quickly killed

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the WEAKWEAK!!1. Those Christians that are 1. Those Christians that are Weak in the faithWeak in the faith

are Easy Prey!are Easy Prey!2. These are:2. These are:

• New & Immature Christians - New & Immature Christians - Luke 8:12-14 Luke 8:12-14 Wayside, Rock, ThornsWayside, Rock, Thorns

• Those that have Never Grown - Those that have Never Grown - 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 1 Cor 3:1-2, Heb 5:12-145:12-14

• Those that are Out of Control EmotionallyThose that are Out of Control EmotionallyAngry - Angry - Eph 4:26-27; Eph 4:26-27; Fleshly Lusts -Fleshly Lusts - 1 Cor 6:18, 2 1 Cor 6:18, 2 Tim 2:22Tim 2:22

C. The Spiritually Strong will Survive, C. The Spiritually Strong will Survive, Be STRONG!Be STRONG!

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the ISOLATEDISOLATED!!1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are

easy to killeasy to kill2. There is safety in numbers, and those 2. There is safety in numbers, and those

isolated are without help, assistance and isolated are without help, assistance and defense from othersdefense from others

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the ISOLATEDISOLATED!!1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are

easy to killeasy to kill2. There is safety in numbers, and those 2. There is safety in numbers, and those

isolated are without help, assistance and isolated are without help, assistance and defense from othersdefense from others

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the ISOLATEDISOLATED!!1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are 1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are

EASY PREY!EASY PREY!2. These are:2. These are:

• Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24-25

• Those that do not associate Christians - Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24Luke 15:11-24

• Those that advocate and encourage Clicks Those that advocate and encourage Clicks Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the ISOLATEDISOLATED!!1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are 1. Animals that wonder away from the herd are

easy to killeasy to kill2. There is safety in numbers, and those 2. There is safety in numbers, and those

isolated are without help, assistance and isolated are without help, assistance and defense from othersdefense from others

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the ISOLATEDISOLATED!!1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are 1. When Christians Isolate themselves they are

EASY PREY!EASY PREY!2. These are:2. These are:

• Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Those that Forsake Worship & Bible Study - Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24-25

• Those that do not associate Christians - Those that do not associate Christians - Acts 2:47, Acts 2:47, Luke 15:11-24Luke 15:11-24

• Those that advocate and encourage Clicks Those that advocate and encourage Clicks Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21Galatians 2:11-13, Galatians 5:19-21

C. Those that Spiritually Stay together…C. Those that Spiritually Stay together…LIVE!LIVE!

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the CARELESSCARELESS!!1. The animal that is not paying attention will 1. The animal that is not paying attention will

wander into the jaws of death!!wander into the jaws of death!!2. Their attention is on other things rather than 2. Their attention is on other things rather than

in watching!!in watching!!

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the CARELESSCARELESS!!1. The animal that is not paying attention will 1. The animal that is not paying attention will

wander into the jaws of death!!wander into the jaws of death!!2. Their attention is on other things rather than 2. Their attention is on other things rather than

in watching!!in watching!!

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the CARELESSCARELESS!!1. When Christians act Carelessly they and 1. When Christians act Carelessly they and

others fall victim!others fall victim!2. These are:2. These are:

• Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 21:9-11, 2 Peter 2

• Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 1 Corinthians 5Corinthians 5

• Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14Matthew 15:14• Those that FOLLOW the world - Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor Rom 12:2, 2 Cor

6:11-18,176:11-18,17

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the CARELESSCARELESS!!1. The animal that is not paying attention will 1. The animal that is not paying attention will

wander into the jaws of death!!wander into the jaws of death!!2. Their attention is on other things rather than 2. Their attention is on other things rather than

in watching!!in watching!!

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the CARELESSCARELESS!!1. When Christians act Carelessly they and 1. When Christians act Carelessly they and

others fall victim!others fall victim!2. These are:2. These are:

• Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - Those that OVERLOOK False Teaching - 2 John 2 John 1:9-11, 2 Peter 21:9-11, 2 Peter 2

• Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - Those that IGNORE Sin in the church - 1 1 Corinthians 5Corinthians 5

• Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Those that are Spiritually BLIND! - Matthew 15:14Matthew 15:14• Those that FOLLOW the world - Those that FOLLOW the world - Rom 12:2, 2 Cor Rom 12:2, 2 Cor

6:11-18,176:11-18,17

C. The Spiritually Careful and Cautious C. The Spiritually Careful and Cautious Survive!Survive!

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENTOVERCONFIDENT!!1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking

it can out run it or defeat it is most often it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!!EATEN by the DANGER!!

2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!!death!!

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENTOVERCONFIDENT!!1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking

it can out run it or defeat it is most often it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!!EATEN by the DANGER!!

2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!!death!!

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the OVERCONFIDENTOVERCONFIDENT!!1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant 1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant

Christian WILL Die!!Christian WILL Die!!• Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs - A wise man fears and departs

from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.• Luke 22:33Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready

to go with You, both to prison and to death." to go with You, both to prison and to death." • 1 Corinthians 10:121 Corinthians 10:12 - - Therefore let him who thinks Therefore let him who thinks

he stands take heed lest he fall.he stands take heed lest he fall.

III. III. Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

A. The Lion gets the A. The Lion gets the OVERCONFIDENTOVERCONFIDENT!!1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking 1. The animal that ignores the danger, thinking

it can out run it or defeat it is most often it can out run it or defeat it is most often EATEN by the DANGER!!EATEN by the DANGER!!

2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their 2. Their Boldness and Arrogance leads to their death!!death!!

B. SATAN gets the B. SATAN gets the OVERCONFIDENTOVERCONFIDENT!!1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant 1. The Overconfident, Bold & Arrogant

Christian WILL Die!!Christian WILL Die!!• Proverbs 14:15Proverbs 14:15 - A wise man fears and departs - A wise man fears and departs

from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident.• Luke 22:33Luke 22:33 - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready - But he said to Him, "Lord, I am ready

to go with You, both to prison and to death." to go with You, both to prison and to death." • 1 Corinthians 10:121 Corinthians 10:12 - - Therefore let him who thinks Therefore let him who thinks

he stands take heed lest he fall.he stands take heed lest he fall.

C. Those that Avoid & Flee from Danger C. Those that Avoid & Flee from Danger will Live!!will Live!!

CONCLUSION…CONCLUSION…

1. These pictures add a remarkable 1. These pictures add a remarkable perspective to Peter’s words in perspective to Peter’s words in 1 Peter 1 Peter 5:8:5:8:““Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”whom he may devour.”

2. We Noticed…2. We Noticed…a. The Threat is Real!a. The Threat is Real!b. We Can Prepare & Defend Ourselvesb. We Can Prepare & Defend Ourselves

3. And…3. And…

Who Does the Lion Get??Who Does the Lion Get??

•The WeakThe Weak•The IsolatedThe Isolated•The CarelessThe Careless•The OverconfidentThe Overconfident